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Behavioral Health Care for Teens in the Western Suburbs

Northwestern Medicine offers a unique approach to treating adolescents struggling with emotional and psychiatric issues. Our program has been designed specifically for adolescents, ages 13-18 years old, who need intensive support in their journey toward good mental health.

Northwestern Medicine offers a complete course of specialized inpatient and outpatient care and rehabilitation, tailored to meet the unique needs of adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18. Through focused services and structured programs, specially trained professionals help teens solve problems and return to daily life at home and school.

An individualized approach

Northwestern Medicine has the focused resources teens need to battle emotional health issues, including specialized inpatient and outpatient services and skilled, sensitive care from licensed behavioral health professionals who are specially trained to work with young people.

Individual attention is the cornerstone of the Northwestern Medicine approach. Teens often work one-on-one with a counselor, in addition to participating in group and family therapy sessions. As an added benefit, a certified teacher acts as a liaison, working with your teen’s school to meet educational needs during treatment.

Issues treated

Northwestern Medicine offers a full range of care tailored to the unique needs of adolescents who are facing issues, such as:

Personalized treatment: a team approach

The Adolescent Psychiatric Unit offers personalized care from psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses and licensed therapists on staff at Central DuPage Hospital (CDH). These specialists work closely to address your teen’s problem and develop goals that will lead to a successful recovery plan. Therapists on the Adolescent Psychiatric Unit coordinate care and are the primary contact for teens and their families.

A full circle of care and support

Inpatient treatment gives teens the resources to move toward wellness, including individual, family and group therapy. After discharge, your teen will continue treatment in an outpatient setting to support recovery.

Confidential and compassionate

Patient dignity and confidentiality are a priority at Northwestern Medicine, and our staff is committed to treating you and your teen with respect and protecting your privacy.

School avoidance track

When a young person avoids school or has trouble staying in school, anxiety, depression, fear and other issues could be underlying causes. The School Avoidance Track offers customized solutions to help your child cope with problems, change behaviors and return to regular school attendance. The first step is a comprehensive evaluation by a Northwestern Medicine Behavioral Health professional.

Specific issues contributing to school avoidance may include:

Peer relationships and bullying

Family issues

Anxiety and depression triggered by attending school

Performance anxiety

Learning problems

Treatment plans may include:

Individual and group therapy

Anxiety management techniques

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Relaxation skills

Mindfulness

Social skills

Exposure therapy

Family therapy

Psychiatric care

Collaboration with school staff to coordinate school resources

Re-entry into school

Discharge planning

Pediatric Behavioral Health

If your child has a developmental or behavioral issue, delay or disorder, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital2 offers the latest advances in evaluations and therapies to help your child reach for the highest level of potential possible. Learn more about Pediatric Behavioral Health services.

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